Why Is Crypto Up Today? Bitcoin Nears $96K as DASH Soars 48%
Jan 14, 2026
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by Abdulkarim Abdulwahab
for CoinEdition

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- Bitcoin surged above $96,000 on easing inflation data, triggering short liquidations and lifting overall crypto markets.
- Altcoins led gains as risk appetite returned, with Dash up 48% and total crypto market cap topping $3.25T.
- Rate-cut hopes, regulatory progress, and corporate Bitcoin buying boosted confidence despite mixed global markets.
Crypto markets rose on Wednesday as Bitcoin climbed above $96,000, reaching a two-month high. The rally followed easing U.S. inflation data, regulatory developments, and shifting global risk sentiment. Altcoins outperformed as traders covered short positions and returned to risk assets.
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